Good Manners Level I (6 weeks) $199

Upcoming Classes

Good Manners Level I (6 weeks) $199

This class has the same content as the 8 week course but is condensed into 6 weeks. Dogs attend all weeks! Dogs over 5 months of age are welcome. Maximum of 5 dogs.

*This condensed class is best suited for people who have previously owned dogs, or currently have another dog(s), NOT first time dog owners.*

Course prerequisites: Distemper and Rabies

Frequency & Duration: 6 weeks, an hour each week.

Cost: $199

IF your dog OVER REACTS to strangers and or other dogs then you
will be better served calling to schedule private sessions first then
once you and your dog have basic foundation skills you can register for
our Reactive Rover dog classes. Check calendar or e-mail us for
availability at trainers@pawsitivelyobedient.com. If you are unsure which class is appropriate please call 781-837-1510 to schedule a 20 minute evaluation, the fee is $35. Vaccine history
must be presented (minimum of Distemper, rabies, and negative fecal
within the last 6 months). Bordetella or Kennel Cough vaccine is
recommended. Each owner will be given an Instruction Manual or Syllabus,
training clicker (use is optional), and treat pouch. We will
demonstrate the types of training aids we recommend you use including
the Freedom No-Pull Harness and the Comfort Trainer head halter. We can
measure your dog at any point week 2-8 to make sure the equipment you
choose will fit properly. Positive reinforcement and clicker training will be discussed. Weeks 2-8 will cover “click for calm”,
incompatible behaviors, attention work including name game and eye
contact, basic cues like sit, down, stand, touch, stay and recall. More
complex behaviors like mat work, loose leash walking, greeting behaviors
and impulse control behaviors like off, leave it and sit and stay for
dinner are trained.